Paul F. Berdanier

This third installment in the classic Pellucidar series returns to the exotic and savage land at the center of the Earth. Led by the American explorer David Innes, the human communities have finally overthrown Pellucidar's slave masters, the dreaded Mahars. The peace, however, is temporary, and the Pellucidarian Empire is faced with a new menace, the deadly Korsar pirates. In the ensuing battle many warriors are lost and one of the most courageous, Tanar of Sari, is captured. Tanar's captors take him to the horrifying realm of the Buried People of Amiocap and ultimately to the Korsars' dreaded dungeons. He endures these terrors because he knows he must escape. He must return to the empire at all costs and alert the people of the newly won empire of the tragedy that has befallen them--David Innes has been captured by the Korsars. Paul Cook provides an introduction for this Bison Books edition.

Tanar of Pellucidar is a science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1929. It is the third book in the Pellucidar series, which follows the adventures of David Innes and his companions in a prehistoric world located at the Earth's core. In this book, the story focuses on Tanar, a young warrior from the kingdom of Sari, who is sent on a mission to rescue a kidnapped princess. Along the way, he encounters various dangers and enemies, including the Korsars, a group of pirates who have taken the princess captive. Tanar must use his wit and strength to navigate the treacherous terrain of Pellucidar and save the princess before it's too late. As with all of Burroughs' works, Tanar of Pellucidar is full of action, adventure, and excitement. It explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the importance of friendship. It also delves deeper into the world of Pellucidar, introducing new creatures and civilizations that inhabit this strange and wondrous place. Overall, Tanar of Pellucidar is a thrilling and entertaining read that will transport readers to a fantastical world filled with danger and wonder. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.